Choosing this course This course is designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and experience to design and make textile/fashion products or garments. Students are given the opportunity to conduct independent research, whilst experimenting with media and techniques, culminating in a final outcome. This course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in the creative industries in particular textiles or fashion or students who want to progress on to Art College to study for a foundation course in Art & Design or alternatively fashion/textiles. Course Content The course provides a broad based introduction to textile and fashion design. You will learn about the design cycle and how to design and develop a textile/fashion based product or garment from start to finish. Year 1 -The first year will act as a foundation for the course. Students will be focusing on developing technical skills and knowledge such as pattern cutting and textiles printing. They will be introduced to a variety of new textiles techniques and processes through a series of workshops throughout the year. Students will then use this knowledge to explore their own personal creative path, culminating in a final project at the end of the year. Year 2 – Students will use their prior knowledge and experience from year 1 to conduct independent research exploring their own chosen concept or theme. The basis of research will take the form of primary observational studies, contextual research into artists and designers as well as experimentation with various media's and techniques, culminating in a final piece. In addition to the above, you will also be expected to produce a body of research that will go towards an externally set assignment at the end of the year. Career Opportunities Students can continue their studies at degree level at University or an Art College. Alternatively, it can lead to a career in the following: fashion buying and merchandising, fashion design, garment technology, fashion forecasting, fashion journalism or indeed any creative path a student may choose to follow.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Sutton Common Road, Sutton, SM3 9PS |
Choosing this course This course is designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and experience to design and make textile/fashion products or garments. Students are given the opportunity to conduct independent research, whilst experimenting with media and techniques, culminating in a final outcome. This course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in the creative industries in particular textiles or fashion or students who want to progress on to Art College to study for a foundation course in Art & Design or alternatively fashion/textiles. Course Content The course provides a broad based introduction to textile and fashion design. You will learn about the design cycle and how to design and develop a textile/fashion based product or garment from start to finish. Year 1 -The first year will act as a foundation for the course. Students will be focusing on developing technical skills and knowledge such as pattern cutting and textiles printing. They will be introduced to a variety of new textiles techniques and processes through a series of workshops throughout the year. Students will then use this knowledge to explore their own personal creative path, culminating in a final project at the end of the year. Year 2 – Students will use their prior knowledge and experience from year 1 to conduct independent research exploring their own chosen concept or theme. The basis of research will take the form of primary observational studies, contextual research into artists and designers as well as experimentation with various media's and techniques, culminating in a final piece. In addition to the above, you will also be expected to produce a body of research that will go towards an externally set assignment at the end of the year. Career Opportunities Students can continue their studies at degree level at University or an Art College. Alternatively, it can lead to a career in the following: fashion buying and merchandising, fashion design, garment technology, fashion forecasting, fashion journalism or indeed any creative path a student may choose to follow.
